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Why Boko Haram insurgency has persisted by Zulum
The Governor of Borno State, Prof Babagana Zulum says the problem of insurgency, banditry and kidnapping across the country were as a result of high unemployment rate, poverty, poor social infrastructure, high social inequality…
Five shot dead in rare Mexico City attack
Five people were shot dead in central Mexico City, the local security secretariat said Saturday, a rare attack in the capital and likely linked to organized crime, according to local media.
The attack occurred late Friday at the…
US vows action against election riggers in Uganda
The United States has said it will take action against anti-democratic forces and human rights abusers in Uganda following Thursday’s general elections in the country.
The US position came in a statement by the Department of…
Commissioner explains why some cadres of workers are not receiving minimum wage in Enugu
Enugu State government has explained why it has yet to pay all its workers the New Minimum Wage.
The Commissioner for Finance, Mrs Adaona Uyawune disclosed this on Thursday in Enugu during press briefing on the 2021…
Security stepped up as Uganda counts votes in historic election
Vote counting is under way at some polling stations in Uganda's capital, Kampala.
An increased presence of security force members was seen in about the last hour before polls closed at 13:00 GMT.
Lorries carrying soldiers drove…
‘Unique’ Covid-19 variant detected in Kenya
A new variant of the coronavirus has been detected in Kenya, preliminary research by the state-linked Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) has revealed.
The variant, unique to Kenya, had been detected in the south-east of the…
Emirates temporarily halts South Africa flights
Dubai-based airline Emirates says it will suspend all flights to and from South Africa from 16 to 28 January.
The decision had been taken for operational reasons, it said, without elaborating.
"Customers holding tickets with…
CAN asks Buhari, Security agencies to ensure safety, security of Kukah
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and security agencies in the country to ensure that no harm befalls the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Dr Matthew Kukah.
The Association also…
Midnight fire claims mother, two children in Bauchi
A midnight fire that occurred in Riban Garmu village, Dewu Ward in Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State has claimed the lives of a mother and her two children.
Four others also sustained varying degrees of injuries.…
Just in: In historic bipartisan agreement, US Reps impeach Trump for second time
The US House of Representatives has impeached President Donald Trump for "incitement of insurrection" at last week's Capitol riot.
He is the first president in US history to be twice impeached - to be charged with crimes by…